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Are The spleen and gallbladder ipsilateral?
no, the spleen and gallbladder are contralateral, meaning on opposite sides.
Why spleen and the gallbladder were not palpable?
The spleen and gallbladder are not easily palpable during a physical examination because they are located deep within the abdomen, under the ribcage. The spleen is located in the upper left abdomen, while the gallbladder is nestled below the liver on the right side. These organs are protected by other structures in the body, making them difficult to feel through external palpation.
Location of spleen abdominopelvic region?
The left upper quadrant is the location of the left portion of the liver, the larger portion of the stomach, the pancreas, left kidney, spleen, portions of the transverse and descending colon, and parts of the small intestine.
What does the RUQ include?
The right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen includes the liver, gallbladder, part of the stomach, part of the small intestine, and the right kidney. It is an area where various organs are situated, and pain or discomfort in this region may indicate different medical conditions related to these organs.
What organs are located in the the upper quadrant?
Liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas, large intestine
What is right midpole hypodensity mean?
Right midpole hypodensity typically refers to a radiological finding on imaging studies like a CT scan or MRI. It suggests an area of decreased density in the right midpole region of an organ, most commonly seen in the liver or kidney. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is needed to determine the cause of this hypodensity and decide if any treatment is required.
Why is the right kidney is lower than the left kidney?
Because the right kidney is just below the liver and left kidney below spleen. Liver being larger in size on right side pushes right kidney a little downward, but such an action is not taken by spleen because of its small size on left side.
Which kidney is higher?
The right kidney sits under the liver, the largest internal organ. So it's lower down (2-8cm lower) than the left kidney which is under the spleen, a much smaller organ. The tops of the spleen and liver are pretty much in line due to the diaphragm, which is why where their lower borders are makes such a difference.
What is the meaning of hypodensity in right kidney?
A hypodense area simply means the area is "less dense" than surrounding structures. This can be a cyst or any number of things.
Hypodensity in right lobe of thyroid what is hypodensity.?
The prefix hypo- means that something is below or under the threshold of normalcy. So, hypodensity means that there is an area that appears more diffused when looked at in an x-ray. A hypodensity of the thyroid usually indicates the appearance of a nodule in the thyroid. A needle biopsy is usually performed to determine the status of the nodule.
What is low-attentuation with anterior of kidney?
what is low-attentuation within anterior aspect of right kidney
Where kidney are located?
The kidneys lie against the rear wall of the abdomen, on either side of the spine. They are situated below the middle of the back, beneath the liver on the right and the spleen on the left.
What does a 2-3 mm stone within the interpolar region of the right kidney mean?
it might be a cyst or a mass
Are The spleen and gallbladder ipsilateral?
no, the spleen and gallbladder are contralateral, meaning on opposite sides.
Which artery carries waste laden blood into kidney?
The kidney receives blood through two renal arteries. One artery supplies blood to left kidney while the other supplies blood to the right kidney. Within the kidney, each artery branches out into arterioles and finally the afferent arterioles.
Why spleen and the gallbladder were not palpable?
The spleen and gallbladder are not easily palpable during a physical examination because they are located deep within the abdomen, under the ribcage. The spleen is located in the upper left abdomen, while the gallbladder is nestled below the liver on the right side. These organs are protected by other structures in the body, making them difficult to feel through external palpation.
Where are the liver and spleen located?
Both are in the abdomen. The liver is up under the right ribs and the spleen is under the left ribs.
